Question
How to treat a 8-month-old baby’s severe nighttime cough?
Answer
There are quite a few causes of pediatric fever, which can be categorized into infectious and non-infectious, with infectious causes being more common, such as the common cold and others being the most frequent. It is crucial to first determine the cause of fever and treat it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to fever seizures in infants, so it is necessary to control body temperature. The main methods include using medication for lowering body temperature and physical methods for cooling. It is best to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.